- Gain scientific skills for employment in applied biomedical industries
- A strong base for further studies in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry or veterinary science
- Choose electives from any faculty to diversify knowledge
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Award abbreviation: BBiomedSc
QTAC code: 013051
OP / Rank for 2013 entry: OP-17 / Rank-64
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Fee type 2013: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: SC355
CRICOS code: 066285C. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Gain an understanding of how the human body works and what happens when diseases, infections and clinical disorders occur.
Your study combines traditional biomedical disciplines such as physiology, anatomy, pathophysiology, immunology and biochemistry, with specific competency-based skills in areas such as pharmacology, nutrition, biotechnology, and microbial diseases. You gain the scientific knowledge and skills to work in applied biomedical industries and biomedical research. The program provides appropriate education for entry into postgraduate medical courses.
Career opportunities
Biomedical research and education, biotechnology, cardiac diagnostics, clinical measurement, clinical trials management, communicable disease control, drug registration, medical sales and pharmaceuticals, medical microbiology.
Professional recognition
Graduates may become members of the Australian Society for Biotechnology; Australian Society for Immunology; Australian Society for Microbiology; Australian Society for Molecular Biology and Biochemistry.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 level, not EDU coded or LFS103 ) courses, including the core courses.
- Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses, 5 of which must be 300 level science (not EDU coded or NUR221 , PAR221 , HLT221 , NUR231 and PAR231 ) courses.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses within an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Adviser to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (2)
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Immunohaematology
COR110 Biochemical Pharmacology
COR111 Organic Chemistry
Introductory courses (5)
LFS100 Medical Microbiology
LFS112 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology
LFS122 Molecular Biotechnology
SCI105 Microbial Pathogenesis
SCI110 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
Advanced courses (11)
Required courses: (8)
BIM263 Genetics
BIM331 Analytical Sciences
LFS201 Functional Anatomy
LFS202 Exercise Physiology I
LFS251 Exercise in Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Health
LFS252 Communication and Thought
LFS261 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
LFS303 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Plus select 3 courses from the following list, of which 2 must be 300 level:
BIM302 Cell Biology
BIM303 Human Physiology
BIM332 Human Anatomy
BIM341 Chemistry
CHM202 Science Research Methods
LFS262 Introduction to Pharmacology
MBT301 Immunology
MBT352 Systemic Physiology I
MBT353 Systemic Physiology II
MBT361 Biochemistry
SCI212 Molecular Biology
SCI302 Microbiology
SPX201 Pathophysiology
SPX211 Clinical Biochemistry
SPX301 Introduction to Clinical Trial Management
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science Study Plan is valid for students commencing in the current Semester.
Year 1
- Five (5) required courses:
SCI110 should be studied in Semester 1 - Two (2) Core courses:
Complete ONE Core couse in Semester 1 and ONE in Semester 2 - One (1) elective course:
Elective course should be studied in Semester 2
Required courses: (5)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS100 Introductory Japanese 1 | |||
| SCI105 Introductory Japanese 2 | |||
| SCI110 Intermediate Japanese 1 | |||
| LFS112 Intermediate Japanese 2 | |||
| LFS122 Advanced Japanese 1: Language for Japanese Media |
Core courses: (2)
Select 2 courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Advanced Japanese 2: Language for Work and Study | |||
| COR110 Introductory Japanese 1 | |||
| COR111 Introductory Japanese 2 |
Elective course: (1)
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 2
- Six (6) required courses
- Two (2) elective courses:
One elective course should be studied in Semester 1 and one elective course should be studied in Semester 2
Required courses: (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS201 About Japan: Current Perspectives | |||
| LFS251 Languages and Linguistics: Understanding human communication | |||
| LFS261 Communication and Thought | |||
| BIM263 Introduction to Psychology A | |||
| LFS202 Introduction to Psychology B | |||
| LFS252 Cell Biology |
Elective courses: (2)
Select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 3
- Five (5) required courses:
Three courses to be chosen from list, of which two must be at 300 level. - Three (3) elective courses
Required courses: (5)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIM331 Chemistry | |||
| LFS303 Science Research Methods |
Plus select 3 courses from the following list, of which 2 must be 300 level:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIM302 Human Physiology | |||
| BIM303 Human Anatomy | |||
| BIM332 Communication and Thought | |||
| BIM341 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| CHM202 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| LFS262 Systemic Physiology I | |||
| MBT301 Biochemistry | |||
| MBT352 Microbiology | |||
| MBT353 Introduction to Pharmacology | |||
| MBT361 Systemic Physiology II | |||
| SCI212 Molecular Biology | |||
| SCI302 Immunology | |||
| SPX201 Pathophysiology | |||
| SPX211 Clinical Biochemistry | |||
| SPX301 Introduction to Clinical Trial Management |
Elective courses: (3)
Select 3 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).